The History of Rippey: A Century of Progress was first published in 1956 by the town of Rippey. This reprint was authorized by the Friends of Rippey for the Sesquicentennial Plus One celebration in July 2021. The book contains history of the area researched in 1956 using local newspaper files, memories of pre-1900 settlers still alive, and stories passed to children and grandchildren by the first settlers. Contains vintage photographs and 118 pages of biographical sketches of significance to genealogical research. 250 pages.

In the heart of Iowa, a small town in Greene County prepares to celebrate 150 years in community. 1870-2020. In 2019, Friends of Rippey, the committee working on the celebration activities, thought about making a collection of memories about what it was like growing up, going to school, working, raising families, and enjoying life in Rippey, Iowa from the late 19th century to the early 21st century. The adventure drew everyday writers and historians from the small, rural, midwestern community. Expecting to make a booklet of ten to twenty stories, writers were surprised when the project grew to more than sixty writings. Photographs and art were added. This collection of essays about midwestern life is a labor of love by those who grew up with deep Rippey roots.